Differences in femoral neck structure between elderly Caucasian and Chinese populations: a cross-sectional study of Perth –Beijing cohorts

ConclusionsBone mass differences in two populations were related to frame size differences. However, femoral neck width remained smaller in Beijing-Chinese suggesting effects of local genetic and environmental factors. In Beijing-Chinese participants compared to Perth-Caucasians, internal bone distribution suggests increased resistance to deformation if exposed to same force that may, in-part, relate to reduced incidence of hip fracture in Beijing-Chinese.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research